11.17.25 – The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey’s (AASP/NJ) educational event series continues Wednesday, November 19 with an OEM Certification Master Class presented by one of the industry’s leading voices in OEM certification, Dave Gruskos, president of Reliable Automotive Equipment.
Gruskos is a well-known industry expert and celebrated presenter at AASP/NJ’s NORTHEAST® Automotive Services Show, SEMA and other regional and national events. He’s recognized as one of the collision repair visionaries who helped mold today’s OEM certification programs.
“Whether you are just getting started with certifications or you want to leverage the ones you have, this is a must-attend event,” says AASP/NJ President Ken Miller. “Dave is the go-to source for everything shops need to know about how to manage and optimize OEM opportunities. Don’t miss out!”
Attendees will learn what’s next in OEM programs, how to manage evolving tooling requirements and what certification truly means for one’s business, whether they are fine-tuning their certified operations or looking to get started. Gruskos will also address the protocols for pursuing and maintaining certification status, anticipated costs and the future of OEM programs.
The OEM Certification Master Class will be conducted at Gruskos’ Reliable Automotive Equipment facility in Belford, NJ. AASP/NJ member shops in good standing pay one fee of $35 to have all company members attend; non-members pay $75 each. Dinner will be included.
For more information about the OEM Certification Master Class and how to become a member of AASP/NJ, please visit aaspnj.org.
